Jenny Urwin | Fieldfisher
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Professional background

Professional background

I am a leading claimant clinical negligence lawyer and I have extensive experience in all varieties of claimant medical negligence, but particularly maximum severity claims including where adults or children have suffered brain injury, cerebral palsyamputation, loss of vision/blindness, spinal and other neurological injuries. I also specialise in wrongful birth claims some of which relate to children with Down Syndrome and/or severe congenital conditions such as spina bifida and chromosomal abnormalities.

I am known for successfully concluding complex high value claims, acting for clients throughout England and Wales. My inspiration is my clients and my focus to achieve the best possible outcome to help ameliorate the impact of their injury as far as possible.

I am a Clinical Negligence Specialist Panel member of both the Association of Victims of Medical Accidents (AvMA) and The Law Society, reflecting my expertise.

I am also a Senior Litigator of the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL) and a Member of Manchester Law Society.

I continue to be recognised as a Leader in the Clinical Negligence field by both Legal 500 (leading individual) and Chambers (Star Individual).

I am regularly invited to lecture on clinical negligence issues including speaking at AvMA training events, lecturing on the MA in Medical Ethics and Law at the University of Manchester and on legal issues to medics, case managers, treating therapists and charities.

Types of cases include:

  • Cerebral palsy
  • Acquired brain injury in both adults and children
  • Amputations
  • Spinal injuries
  • Wrongful birth claims (for example relating to children with Down Syndrome, spina bifida, brain and other serious congenital conditions)
  • Loss vision/blindness
  • Neurological injuries
  • Fatal medical accidents
  • Birth injuries
Case highlights

Case highlights

£30 Million Settlement for Cerebral Palsy Birth Injury
Secured £30 million for a young girl with cerebral palsy caused by hypoxia at birth, following a negligent delay in her delivery.
£24 Million Settlement for Cerebral Palsy Caused by Birth Delay
£24m settlement for young boy with cerebral palsy due to hypoxia at birth as a result of a failure to deliver despite a deterioration in his heart rate
£12.2m Settlement for Twins with Cerebral Palsy
Achieved a £12.2 million settlement for a twin who sustained brain injuries and developed cerebral palsy after being over-ventilated in the Special Care Baby Unit following birth.
£7.3m Settlement for Cerebral Palsy Caused by Premature Delivery
Achieved a £7.3 million settlement for a twin who sustained brain injury and developed cerebral palsy after an incorrect calculation of the due date led to premature delivery.
£7.25m Settlement for Wrongful Birth Due to Missed Antenatal Diagnosis
Achieved a £7.25 million settlement in a wrongful birth claim for a child born with severe congenital brain abnormalities that should have been detected during antenatal screening.
£6.9m Settlement for Cerebral Palsy Caused by CTG Monitoring Failure
Achieved a £6.9 million settlement for a child who suffered brain injury and developed cerebral palsy after medical staff failed to act on an abnormal CTG trace, resulting in oxygen deprivation at birth.
£6.8m Settlement for Brain Injury After Delayed Response to Epidural Complication
Achieved a £6.8 million settlement for a young mother of two who suffered a severe brain injury during childbirth after a delay in responding to circulatory collapse caused by a high spinal block (epidural).
£6.5m Settlement for Cerebral Palsy Caused by Failure to Deliver After Fetal Distress
Achieved a £6.5 million settlement for a child who developed cerebral palsy after medical staff failed to deliver promptly despite clear signs of fetal distress during pregnancy.
£6.4m Settlement for Wrongful Birth Due to Missed Down Syndrome Diagnosis
Achieved a £6.4 million settlement in a wrongful birth claim for a girl born with Down Syndrome and severe congenital internal abnormalities that should have been detected during antenatal screening.
£3.4 Million Settlement for Misdiagnosed Brain Haemorrhage
Secured £3.4 million for a client following a misreported brain scan and delayed diagnosis of a sub-arachnoid haemorrhage, resulting in permanent brain damage.
Awards & recognition

Awards & recognition

Chambers & Partners 2026
Jenny is hugely knowledgeable, has a calm demeanour and works tirelessly to achieve the best possible outcomes for her clients.
Chambers & Partners 2026
Jenny is a top-rated lawyer who provides the human touch required to guide and support her client through the legal process.
Legal 500 2026
Jenny Urwin is a very professional and experienced person, and at the same time very helpful in difficult situations. I always knew that she was there for me when I needed help. She explains everything and I will always recommend her to anyone who needs help with a medical negligence issue.
Legal 500 2026
Jenny Urwin is the most compassionate lawyer I have ever worked with. She has the ability to put people at ease and is beyond approachable. She achieves incredible outcomes.
Legal 500 2025
Jenny Urwin is an exceptional lawyer, who has the ability to demystify the legal process for her clients, offering clear advice and guidance. Jenny is kindness personified and her clients truly appreciate the human touch. Nothing is ever too much to ask.
Legal 500 2025
Jenny Urwin is hugely experienced in cerebral palsy and wrongful birth claims. Her management of cases is truly excellent as are her client care skills.
Chambers & Partners 2025
Jenny is really very good. She is hugely experienced, very good with clients and has a no-nonsense approach to litigation.
Chambers & Partners 2024
She is one of the top solicitors who provides a very high level of service, she is very talented and I cannot recommend her enough.

Authored pieces

Insights Case studies
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Medical Negligence
News

Sepsis deaths: Two inquests conclude on same day highlighting ineffective care

28.03.2025
Coroner warns William Hewes' death from sepsis at Homerton Hospital 'could happen elsewhere'
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North-east suffers double amount of death and disability from medical negligence than London

17.01.2025
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Case Study

£1.7m for grandfather brain injured under care of Midlands' Hospital

25.11.2024
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Case Study

£21.5m for child seriously injured during forceps and ventouse delivery at Burnley General

22.07.2024
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Medical Negligence
Case Study

£20.3m settlement for twin seriously injured during forceps delivery

28.04.2024
Jenny Urwin settled a medical negligence claim for £20.3m for a twin who was brain injured due to negligent treatment at birth at Ormskirk General Hospital, part of Southport & Ormskirk Hospitals NHS Trust (now known as Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust). She has asymmetric spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy with physical, cognitive and learning difficulties.
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What others say…

Chambers & Partners 2026
Jenny is hugely knowledgeable, has a calm demeanour and works tirelessly to achieve the best possible outcomes for her clients.
Chambers & Partners 2026
Jenny is a top-rated lawyer who provides the human touch required to guide and support her client through the legal process.
Legal 500 2026
Jenny Urwin is the most compassionate lawyer I have ever worked with. She has the ability to put people at ease and is beyond approachable. She achieves incredible outcomes.